Matthew 7:13

Go in by the small gate. Broad and spacious is the road that leads to destruction, and those that go in by it are many;

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

In Context

12Do to others whatever you would wish them to do to you; for that is the teaching of both the Law and the Prophets.

14for small is the gate, and narrow the road, that leads to Life, and those that find it are few.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 18:2Jesus called a little child to him, and placed it in the middle of them, and then said:

Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:13-15

The Sermon on the Mount. 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our Lord Jesus here presses upon us that righteousness towards men which is an essential branch of true… Read the whole commentary →

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